Hyatt is not recognized as Native American, yet continues to claim himself
as Lakota and/or Cherokee. Hyatt was previously banished from Native
American gatherings across Michigan for acts and conduct which Anishnaabek
found to be insulting and disgraceful.
As a result of his banishment, Hyatt started a hobbiest club "Two Worlds
Intertribal Lodge," where 40-60 members elected him as "chief." Through
his club, Hyatt performs caricatures of religious functions such as:
naming, sweats, Eagle feather presentations and other ceremonies.
Hyatt uses this radio broadcast to promote himself, his lodge and to
strengthen stereotypes of Native Americans.
During live broadcast Hyatt has falsely stated that no Natives were
visiting the prisons, nor addressing the reburial and repatriations of
remains. Therefore, he has been forced to champion for Native rights.
While at the same time Hyatt has advocated for the loss of off reservation
hunting and fishing rights. He has also associated our sacred medicines
with marijuana stating, "they give you a relaxed, mellow feeling."
WKZO fully backs Hyatt in spite of the community outcry and direct contact
from tribal and organizational leaders demanding he be taken off the air.
Join the efforts to stop Dale Hyatt by:
Marching outside WKZO every Friday 12:30 to 2:30 located at 4200 West Main
St. Kalamazoo Mi 49006.
Continue to support his banishment from our tribal and community
gatherings.
Write letters of protest to the station manager, William Wertz, Fax #
616-345-1436.
Or sign the petition at:
http://www.pobox.com/~jsd/hyatt.html
(your message will be sent directly to Mr. Wertz)
Please do not call the station during show time.
Request tribal and organizational leaders to write letters of protest.
Sign and help circulate petitions demanding Hyatt be taken off the air.
For more information call: Anne Bush 616-792-9650 or Clarence Syrett at
616-684-5606.